McGovern Defeats Erne For Lightweight Title
Terry McGovern of Brooklyn defeated Frank Erne of Buffalo at Madison Square Garden in a relentless title fight. McGovern used aggressive lefts and rights from the bell, dropping Erne, who weighed around 126 1/2 pounds, five pounds below the lightweight limit. Erne, though clever, could not withstand the bull dog pressure and the victory crowns McGovern the world lightweight champion.
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India Plague Statistics in Bombay and Native States
The Bombay famine districts reported 9,925 cholera cases in the week ending July 7 with 6,474 deaths while native states had 9,526 cases and 5,892 deaths. Total relief works deaths reached 5,870, about 3.9 per 1,000.
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Baseball scores from yesterday’s games
Philadelphia beat Boston with a 1 run margin in Philadelphia. New York defeated New York 7 to 5 in a tense Brooklyn clash. Chicago topped Pittsburgh 3 in Chicago.
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Allies Repulsed and Liscum Killed in China News
Washington reports that Allied forces are repulsed at Tien Tsin with heavy casualties among Americans. Col Emerson H Liscum is killed leading his men. Major Regan and several captains wounded. Dispatches warn of looming war as foreign legations are thought destroyed and China braces for further clashes. The US weighs sending 4 000 to 8 000 more troops while seeking swift punishment for outrages in China.
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Tug Gratwick Sinks in Niagara River Tragedy
Buffalo report says the tug Gratwick sank in the Niagara river at Tonawanda last night after a towing line snapped. Fireman Sonia Herst and passenger James Parke drowned when the boat careened and went under.
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Niagara River
Tonawanda
Sonia Herst
James Parke
Allies Take Tientsin After July 14 Assault
A Shanghai correspondent reports allied troops resumed the attack on Tientsin July 14 and breached walls capturing forts. The Chinese were routed and the city fell to the allies. Allied losses totaled about eight hundred killed or wounded.
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Tien Tain
Admiral Remey reports Tien Tsin under allied control
Special Dispatch to Tat News from Wasminetos on July 17 says Allies have seized Tien Tsin. Our total loss figure is 215. A Cabinet meeting is set for two this afternoon to discuss the Chinese situation as President McKinley arrives at 1 o’clock.
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Admiral Remey
Tien Tsin
McKinley
Chinese minister reports safety of Pekin ministers cable
Special dispatch from Washington reports the Chinese minister received a cable from London authenticating the safety of foreign ministers in Pekin on July 1. The message, signed by Sheng and two viceroys, confirms the Pekin situation amid international tension.
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Cloudburst in Coleman Texas Claims Dozens Dead
Fifteen are known to have been lost in a Coleman Texas cloudburst. Ten bodies recovered, two identified: Joseph Epath and John Fuleisstine. Rescue efforts note horses used to save four little girls before riders drowned. Widespread flooding devastates well stocked farms near Kerrville. many bodies found, more missing. Italian Our Lady of Mount Carmel celebration draws 50,000 in New York. Natalie Mayer death ruled accidental. no inquest. Marines and tailor escape custody after court martial dissolves. Jimmy Reeder defeats Jack McKeever. McKeever breaks left wrist.
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Americans Dominate At Paris International Athletics
American athletes delivered multiple wins at the Paris exposition contests on July 17, led by Kraenzlein in the 200 metres hurdles and Ewry setting a new standing high jump record at one metre sixty five. Pritchard and Tewksbury faced strong foes from India and France as Pennsylvanian runners and Syracuse stars also fared well across events.
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India
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